Message from the CEO
We have a lot to be grateful for at AnglicareSA, and we like to say thank you to those in our community who help us to change lives.
Shyanne’s story on page 7 demonstrates the life-changing impacts of these programs. Finding an affordable rental property in a convenient location is becoming increasingly difficult across Australia. Anglicare Australia’s latest rental affordability snapshot focussed on essential workers, and it shows the situation is dire for those seeking a rental property in Adelaide. There are next to no properties that are affordable for this vital group of workers. That’s why we were so pleased that the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund finally passed through the Senate recently. Believe Housing Australia, like many other Tier 1 Community Housing Providers, has projects ready for the release of the funds. Every new property built is a small step towards easing the housing crisis across Australia and making life a little easier for those seeking to put a roof over their heads. First Nations customers living in our exceptional needs accommodation have been sharing their culture with their housemates and support workers through cultural sharing days. These events are important to the customers to continue their cultural connections as well as being a wonderful opportunity for others to share,
celebrate, and learn about First Nations cultures and traditions. We’re looking forward to the next one, later this year. AnglicareSA has a proud history of partnering with universities to further our knowledge and understanding of issues that impact the lives of those we serve. Most recently, our residential aged care team partnered with UniSA to research dementia care. This research has resulted in the development of dedicated Dementia Care Teams at two of our sites, which are educated in dementia care to improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia. Finally, I thank everyone who generously supported our Winter Appeal which raised much-needed funds for our Emergency Assistance program. Emergency Assistance is one of our AnglicareSA-funded programs, reliant on donations and corporate support. Another such AnglicareSA- funded program is Star Bear – providing loss and grief camps for young people. You can read more about Star Bear on page 11. If you are able, I encourage you to donate to AnglicareSA to ensure we can continue to provide this unique and highly regarded program. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together we change lives.
Each September, we do just that as we mark Foster and Kinship Carer Week. Foster and kinship carers make a huge contribution to our community. They open their hearts and homes to keep children and young people safe and give them opportunities to thrive and succeed in life. AnglicareSA is one of South Australia’s largest foster care providers. Last year financial year we supported 585 children and young people across 381 foster care families. You can read the stories of two of our amazing foster carers on page 8. If their stories inspire you, give us a call and find out how you can become a foster carer. For young people leaving the out-of-home care system as they reach adulthood, life can be challenging. Often, they don’t have the skills or the support they need to navigate their way into an independent life. That’s where programs such as AnglicareSA’s Launch 180 and Post Care Pathways come in. Working alongside young people from 16-18 (Launch 180) and 18-25 (PCP), these programs support young people to develop necessary skills, create connections within the community, access subsidised housing, and eventually support them into private rental accommodation and an independent life.
Grant Reubenicht Chief Executive Officer
Cover: Catherine started out providing disability respite care before becoming a foster mum to a six-month old boy in 2016.
2
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker